Grant County

By the numbers: about 66,200 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 191 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• Grant County Amateur Radio Club (W9EBN): www.grantarc.net | Facebook

  Meetings: 4th Tuesday monthly at 6:30 PM — Marion City Hall, Marion, IN

  Nets: DMR Mondays 8:00 PM on 442.750 MHz (CC1); D-Star Thursdays 8:00 PM on 443.400 MHz (Reflector 24b)

  Repeater(s): 146.790 MHz (PL 141.3) FM, Marion (Primary Net/Skywarn); 147.195 MHz (PL 141.3) FM, Marion (Backup Net/Skywarn); 442.750 MHz (DMR CC1) Marion (KB9CRA); 443.825 MHz (DMR CC1) Marion (KB9CRA); 443.400 MHz D-Star (Module B), Marion; 444.225 MHz P25 (NAC 293), Marion (NF9K)

  License exams: The club runs VE test sessions in Marion — at 5:00 PM before the monthly meeting (4th Tuesday) at Marion City Hall, by appointment (call 765-517-1581 to schedule). Details

Repeaters

View the repeater listing for Grant County on RepeaterBook (opens in a new tab):

Emergency Communications

Grant County is part of Indiana ARES District 6 (which mirrors IDHS District 6). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.

Severe-weather watches and warnings for Grant County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Northern Indiana office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.

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